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Bitcoin returns to $98K as Fed holds rates steady despite Trump’s demand
8.5.2025
Bitcoin has reclaimed $98,000 for the first time in almost three months after the US Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates the same for another month.The Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged comes despite mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump, who just weeks...
Senator Launches MEME Act to Halt Trump’s Crypto Cash Machine
8.5.2025
The MEME Act targets soaring political profits from meme coins like TRUMP, proposing sweeping digital asset restrictions for top officials in a move igniting intense regulatory debate. MEME Act Takes Aim at TRUMP Token Profits and High-Level Political Abuse U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)...
Binance founder CZ asked Trump to pardon money laundering conviction
8.5.2025
Binance founder and convicted felon Changpeng Zhao says that he applied for a pardon from US President Donald Trump shortly after denying reports that he was seeking one.Zhao, also known as CZ, said on a Farokh Radio podcast episode aired May 6 that he “wouldn’t mind” a pardon...
Stripe rolls out stablecoin accounts in over 100 countries
8.5.2025
Stripe, a global payments platform, has introduced stablecoin-based accounts to clients in over 100 countries. According to a May 7 announcement, the new feature will allow the platform's clients "to send, receive, and hold US-dollar stablecoin account balances, similar to how a traditional fiat...
Trump Crypto Advisor David Bailey In Talks to Launch Bitcoin Investment Company: The Information
7.5.2025
Bailey, who advised President Donald Trump on crypto policy during his 2024 presidential campaign, is reportedly raising $300 million to buy bitcoin
Trump Slams Judicial System: Is Court Hindering Crypto’s Rise?
7.5.2025
On May 7, U.S. President Donald Trump once again aimed at the country’s judicial system for not letting…
Trump memecoin dinner attendees could include foreign nationals — Report
7.5.2025
At least some of the top holders of Donald Trump’s memecoin who apply to attend a private dinner with the president could be based outside the United States.According to a May 7 Bloomberg report based on an analysis of the top TRUMP tokenholders, 19 of the top 25 wallets on the leaderboard...
Trump memecoin dinner attendees could include foreign nationals — Report
7.5.2025
At least some of the top holders of Donald Trump’s memecoin who apply to attend a private dinner with the president could be based outside the United States.According to a May 7 Bloomberg report based on an analysis of the top TRUMP tokenholders, 19 of the top 25 wallets on the leaderboard...
The Market Reaction to Trump's Tariffs Signals a Broader Acceptance of Bitcoin's ‘Digital Gold’ Narrative
7.5.2025
The response of bitcoin prices to the destabilizing announcement of U.S. tariffs in April suggests the digital asset may be achieving one of its fundamental promises, says Hashdex’s Gerry O’Shea
Crypto.com Expands US Presence With New DC Office Amid Trump’s Regulatory Shifts
7.5.2025
Crypto.com announced plans Wednesday to establish a North America regional office in Washington, D.C., signaling a strategic push to deepen engagement with U.S. policymakers. New Crypto.com Office Near White House Signals Industry’s Regulatory Focus The new office, located near the White House...
Trump-backed USD1 is now the seventh-largest stablecoin worldwide
7.5.2025
USD1, the US dollar stablecoin launched by the President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has become the seventh-largest stablecoin worldwide in just two months since its launch.WLFI’s snapshot vote for a USD1 airdrop proposal is underway, and USD1’s market...
Trump-backed USD1 is now the seventh-largest stablecoin worldwide
7.5.2025
USD1, the US dollar stablecoin launched by the President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has become the seventh-largest stablecoin worldwide in just two months since its launch.WLFI’s snapshot vote for a USD1 airdrop proposal is underway, and USD1’s market...
Crypto miner deserts Pennsylvania site, fails to plug wells: Report
7.5.2025
Cryptocurrency miner Diversified Energy quietly vacated a natural gas-powered crypto mining site in Elk County, Pennsylvania, reportedly leaving behind unplugged wells and regulatory violations.The site, known as Longhorn Pad A, was revived in 2022 after sitting dormant for nearly a decade when...
Small Group of Traders Reportedly Made $99.6M From Pre-Launch Purchases of Melania Trump Memecoin
7.5.2025
A Financial Times report has revealed that a small group of traders profited approximately $99.6 million by purchasing the Melania Trump memecoin, MELANIA, just minutes before its public announcement on January 19. In the two and a half minutes leading up to the launch, around two dozen digital...
Bitcoin-backed loans ‘obvious’ next step — Xapo Bank CEO
7.5.2025
Bitcoin holders are becoming more comfortable borrowing against their crypto as market confidence grows, according to Seamus Rocca, CEO of the Gibraltar-based private bank, Xapo Bank. In an interview at the Token2049 event in Dubai, Rocca told Cointelegraph that with Bitcoin (BTC) hovering...
Democrats aim at Trump’s crypto profits with a 3-prong pincer move
7.5.2025
US Democrat lawmakers have launched a multi-angle attack on President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures with two bills and a subcommittee inquiry aimed at cutting his ability to profit from the initiatives. The Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act, or the MEME...
Senate Democrat Says He's Looking Into Trump's Crypto Businesses
7.5.2025
Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote letters to Trump-affiliated business executives, asking about their ownership and investment structure
FT report suggests advance knowledge of Melania Trump memecoin launch
6.5.2025
A group of crypto traders reportedly purchased millions of dollars worth of Melania Trump’s memecoins minutes before she announced the launch on social media.According to a May 6 Financial Times report, the crypto traders earned roughly $100 million from buying $2.6 million worth of MELANIA...
New Hampshire Becomes First State to Approve Crypto Reserve Law
6.5.2025
Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a bill into law that allows the investment of a portion of the state's public funds in precious metals and crypto assets
Planned Crypto Hearing in U.S. House Derailed by Democrat Revolt
6.5.2025
Democrats abandoned a joint hearing of two committees on crypto policy, inviting people to instead attend their own discussion of Trump's "crypto corruption."